Very green pool

[jmac31]

Quick update, got the ppm up to 30 and planned on keeping it there. We got some pretty heavy storms here tonight and I didn't get a chance to make it out there to put more chlorine in or check the levels.

On a side note, our impeller on the pump keeps getting clogged and I am pretty sure it is because of the filter basket floating up when it fills with water. I went out and bought a large 10" long bolt to place in it and weigh it down. This should be fine shouldn't it?

[madwil]

the bolt will temporarily be fine, but wouldn't use long term- once it starts to rust, will add iron to your water over time!
maybe use a divers baton for weight, or make a small weight with sand/PVC... gotta do the same thing myself!
keep working the chlorine- it'll clear your pool and it will all be worth it!

[aylad]

Or a rock............

Janet

[madwil]

duh... why didn't I think of that, with all this river rock and rose quartz laying around? lol... I can help others, but can't help myself!

[jmac31]

Good idea with the rock. It appears that the bearings in our pump are going out so we haven't been able to do much with the pool. Hopefully it will be fixed by tomorrow.

[jmac31]

Bad news about the pump, looks like the motor is going out. Can anyone recommend a good pump? It is a 25,000 gallon pool with a Sta-Rite HRPB24 filter. I'm pretty sure our plumbing is 1&1/2 inches if that helps any.

Thanks